NHL Teams 101 Teacher: Jenna Ortiz

Anaheim Ducks

Founded in 1993 and play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference

The team is named after the Disney movie, The Mighty Ducks, and was owned by Disney until 2005

Won the Stanley Cup in 2007 Only team to use orange rally towels

Arizona Coyotes

They play in Glendale, Arizona. Founded: 1972 (as the Winnipeg Jets in the

WHA) Joined the NHL in 1979 (as the Jets) Moved to Arizona in ’96 and play in the

Pacific Division in the Western Conference Fun fact: Wayne Gretzky was once the head

coach Not so fun fact: The city of Glendale tried to

terminate their lease contract on the arena in 2015

Boston Bruins

Oldest American Team (founded in 1924)

The captain, Zdeno Chara, is 6ft 9in and is the tallest NHL player. He also holds the record for the fastest slap shot at 108.8 mph

Have won six Stanley Cups Play in the Atlantic Division of the

Eastern Conference

Buffalo Sabres

Founded: 1970 Fun fact: The team name was picked

through a contest Play in the Atlantic Division of the

Eastern Conference

Calgary Flames

Founded in 1972 as the Atlanta Flames and moved to Calgary in 1980

Won the Cup in 1989 Play in the Pacific Division of the

Western Conference Fun fact: The Red Mile is the name

for the street where Flames fans celebrate during their playoff runs (the area is famous due to its lack of nonviolence)

Carolina Hurricanes

Play in Raleigh, North Carolina and are in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference

Founded in 1972 as the New England Whalers, moved to the NHL and Hartford in 1979, and then moved to Raleigh in 1997

Won the Stanley Cup in 2006 and also won the first major league sports title for a team in N.C.

Chicago Blackhawks

Founded in 1926 and play in the Central Division of the Western Conference

Have won six Stanley Cups Had not won a Cup since 1961 prior

to their 2010 victory

Colorado Avalanche

Play in Denver and are in the Central Division of the Western Conference

Founded in 1972 (as the Quebec Nordiques)

Moved to Colorado in 1995 and won the Stanley Cup in that season

Both of their Stanley Cups were won in their only two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final

First team in Denver to win a professional sports title

Columbus Blue Jackets

Founded on June 25th, 1997 as an expansion team for the 2000-2001 season

Named after Ohio’s contributions to the Civil War

Play in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference

At games, a cannon is fired when the team either scores a goal, wins, or when they appear on the ice

Dallas Stars

Founded in 1967 (as the Minnesota North Stars)

Moved to Dallas in 1993 Play in the Central Division of the

Western Conference Won the Stanley Cup in 1999 and

were the first NHL team based in a sub tropical city to win the Cup

Detroit Red Wings

Founded in 1926 (as the Cougars and then the Falcons)

Play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference

Have won 11 Stanley Cups, which is the most for any American team

The Detroit area is described as “Hockeytown”

Edmonton Oilers

Founded on November 1, 1971, as the Alberta Oilers in the World Hockey Association and merged into the NHL in 1979 as the Edmonton Oilers

Play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference

Achieved dynasty status for their 5 Stanley Cups in ‘84, ‘85, ‘87, ‘88, and ‘90

Wayne Gretzky is the best Oilers and NHL player of all time

Florida Panthers

Play in Sunrise, FL and are in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference

Were founded on December 10, 1992, the same day the Walt Disney Company were awarded a team in Anaheim

Not so fun fact: The team’s lowest attendance record was 7,311 people in 2014

There is hope! Rookie Aaron Ekblad won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2015

Los Angeles Kings

Founded in 1967 and play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference

Won two Stanley Cups in ‘12 and ‘14 Wayne Gretzky played for the team from

1988-1996 and is credited for bringing more fans to the sport in the state of California

Minnesota Wild

Play in St. Paul, MN, and are in the Central Division of the Western Conference

Founded on June 25, 1997, but did not play until 2000

On the logo, the eye of the animal is a north star, which is a tribute to the former Minnesota North Stars

The Wild used to rotate their captains on a monthly basis instead of every couple of years. The current captain, Mikko Koivu, has been captain since 2009.

Montreal Canadiens

Founded in 1909, they are the oldest NHL team and they even predate the NHL itself

They are in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference

They have won the most Stanley Cups in the league at the grand total of 24

The official name is le Club de Hockey Canadien. Their English nickname is the Habs, which is short for Les Habitants

Nashville Predators

Founded on June 25th, 1997, and play in the Central Division of the Western Conference

The logo is a sketch of a fossil found in Nashville in the 70s

The jerseys have a guitar pick on the shoulder with the Tennessee state tri-star inside, guitar-like lines on the numbers, and piano keys on the neck line inside the jersey.

New Jersey Devils

Play in Newark, NJ, and are in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference

Founded in 1974 as the Kansas City Scouts, then moved to Denver and were the Colorado Rockies from ‘76-82

The only major league team to identify as a New Jersey team

They have won 3 Stanley Cups in ‘95, ‘00, and ‘03

New York Islanders

Founded in 1972 Play in Brooklyn, and are also in the

Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference

Won 4 straight Stanley Cups from 1980-83 and are recognized as a dynasty in the NHL

New York Rangers

Founded in 1926 Play in Manhattan and are also in the

Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference

Have won 4 Stanley Cups in ’28, ‘33, ‘40, and ’94

Member of the Original Six NHL teams

Ottawa Senators

Founded in 1990 but began playing in 1992

Play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference

Fans are known as the Sens Army One of the best teams in attendance

in the NHL

Philadelphia Flyers

Founded in 1967 Play in the Metropolitan Division of

the Eastern Conference Won 2 Stanley Cups in ‘74 and ‘75,

and were the first expansion team to do so

The team name was selected through a contest and represents the speed of the game

Pittsburgh Penguins

Founded in 1967 Play in the Metropolitan Division of

the Eastern Conference Have won 3 Stanley Cups in ‘91, ‘92,

and ‘09 The NHL team to visit the White

House Penguins legend, Mario Lemieux,

became the first player-owner in NHL history in 2001

San Jose Sharks

Founded in 1991 Play in the Pacific Division of the

Western Conference The home arena is nicknamed “The

Shark Tank” A giant shark is used for the pre-

game entrance of the home team

St Louis Blues

Founded in 1967 Play in the Central Division of the

Western Conference The oldest NHL team to have not

won the Stanley Cup The fans have a tradition of selling

fan-produced programs outside of the arena

Tampa Bay Lightning

Founded in 1992 Play in the Atlantic Division of the

Eastern Conference Won the Stanley Cup in 2004 Team nickname is the “Bolts”

Toronto Maple Leafs

Founded on November 22, 1917 Play in the Atlantic Division of the

Eastern Conference Won 13 Stanley Cups Worth $1.3 billion (USD), the most

valuable NHL franchise Hold the longest Stanley Cup drought

at 48 years but are still tough to get a ticket for a game for a game

Vancouver Canucks

Founded in 1970 Play in the Pacific Division of the

Western Conference The team has gone through 13

different logo and jersey changes A killer whale, named Fin, is the

team’s mascot and he likes to bite the heads of the fans

Washington Capitals

Founded in 1974 Play in the Metropolitan Division of

the Eastern Conference The franchise was revitalized in 1999

after new ownership took place

Winnipeg Jets

Founded in 1999 as the Atlanta Thrashers, relocated to Winnipeg in 2011 and were renamed the Jets after the team from 1972-1996

The Winnipeg Whiteout tradition began in 1987 as a trick to create an intimidating atmosphere

The name of the team was kept as a secret from fans until the 2011 draft

Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League#List_of_teams